The Ultimate Electric Furnace Repair Quiz

Keep your electric furnace in top working order by maintaining and cleaning the unit. Knowing which tasks you can do yourself and which are meant for a professional is important for the proper care of your unit. Take this quiz to see how well you know how to repair an electric furnace.

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Question 1 of 15

What may be the result of improperly installed heating ducts?

heat loss

Improperly installed heating ducts can lead to heat loss and greater expense.

lower power bills

heat gain

Question 2 of 15

Why is adequate insulation important for sufficient heating?

prevents heat loss

The insulation helps keep the heat inside your home. Homes with poor insulation may lose heat through the walls and ceilings.

prevents noise

repels insects

Question 3 of 15

What is a disadvantage of an electric furnace?

high cost

Electric furnaces have a higher cost than furnaces with other fuel sources.

noisy

hard to maintain

Question 4 of 15

How often should you professionally service your electric furnace?

twice every year

once every year

To get the most out of your unit, service the furnace every year before the winter season arrives.

every two years

Question 5 of 15

Who is qualified to repair the furnace's heating elements?

a professional

Major problems, including repair to the furnace's heating elements, will require a professional service call. Do-it-yourselfers may avoid some repairs with cleaning and simple maintenance.

you

both answers

Question 6 of 15

What may result if a heat register is blocked?

not enough heat

Inadequate heating may result if a register is closed or blocked. Keep furniture, drapes and rugs away from heat registers.

too much heat

noise

Question 7 of 15

What can be done for a squeaking belt?

Wipe with mineral oil.

Wipe with vinegar

Spray with fan belt dressing.

Spray the blower's belt with fan belt dressing.

Question 8 of 15

What should you do if the furnace motor overloads?

Wait 30 minutes.

Press the reset button.

both answers

Wait 30 minutes, then press the reset button. You may repeat this process if the furnace does not start.

Question 9 of 15

If the furnace does not run and you have tried all the suggested troubleshooting steps, what should you do?

Call a professional.

Now is the time for a professional service call.

Buy a new furnace.

Replace the heating relays.

Question 10 of 15

What is an oil port?

opening for lubrication

An oil port is an opening for lubrication. Some motors and blowers are sealed and do not need lubrication.

Portuguese fortified wine

opening for fuel

Question 11 of 15

What will happen if the thermostat is set to ON?

run continuously

The furnace will continuously run while the thermostat is set to ON.

start and stop

will not run

Question 12 of 15

What is the reason to set the thermostat to AUTO?

to maintain the set temperature

When the thermostat is set to a specific temperature on the AUTO setting, the furnace will heat up to and maintain the set temperature.

to run all the time

to remain off

Question 13 of 15

What may be done if the blower's belt makes noise?

Tighten belt.

Loosen belt.

both answers

The belt may be adjusted. This may be a do-it -yourself job.

Question 14 of 15

What may be done if the blower's belt has broken?

Replace with the same type belt.

Replace with the same size belt.

both answers

Replace a broken belt with the same size and type of belt. This may be a do-it-yourself job.